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1673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 • (508) 896-2737 • Fax (508) 896-7587
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday
Denise Rego, Director Andrea Nevins, COA Board Co-Chair Alice Stelzer, FOBE President
Sharon Tennstedt, COA Board Co-Chair
July 2019
MISSION STATEMENT: To support and advocate for older adults and their families by
providing programs, services and resources that promote independent living and quality of life.
The Brewster COA will be closed on
Thursday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
Enjoy your holiday!
Brewster COA Building Maintenance
Some of you may have noticed that some of the hardwood
flooring on the main level is beginning to splinter and crack.
And if you consider the age of this building, it is
understandable that it is time for us to try to bring it back to
its earlier beauty.
Therefore, during the week of Monday, July 29th to Friday,
August 2nd, we will be having the hardwood floors in the front
foyer, 1st floor Outreach Office and the 1st floor large room
stripped and sealed.
In order to make this project go smoothly, ALL activities on
the 1st floor will be cancelled for that week. Our Outreach
Office will be open in their 2nd floor office. The 2nd floor
activities will go on, but your ONLY access to the 2nd floor
will be the back staircase. You will not be able to use the front
staircase or the elevator. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact the office.
Thank you in advance for working with us to improve the
building.
“New to Medicare” Seminar
Thursday, August 8 6:00 pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
Are you turning 65 soon?
Come and get the straight story about your Medicare options
from certified SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of
Everyone) counselors.
Call the COA today at 508-896-2737 to reserve a seat!
Light refreshments will be served.
Volunteer of the Year, Ronnie Dickens, was honored at
the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held in
June at the Captains Golf course.
State Representatives Sarah Peake and Tim Whelan
were on hand to present her with proclamations
from both the House and Senate.
Congratulations, Ronnie!
Photo courtesy of Kathy MacDonald
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W.O.W. (Wonderful Older Women)
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:00am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
Are you sitting at home talking to yourself? Would you
enjoy talking with others and feeling good about your
day? Do you like to discuss books, movies, local events
and issues?
Then WOW would love to welcome you into our weekly
discussion group. Join us whenever you can at the
COA! You’ll find us to be a very friendly group with a
positive attitude.
If you have any questions, please call the COA at
508-896-2737.
This popular program serves all
eligible Brewster seniors, providing a
few full bags of groceries and paper
products each month. Pre-order from
a wide selection of food items and your
order will be ready for pick-up!
The program takes place on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month, from 11:00am to 12:00pm at
Frederick Court, across from the Brewster COA.
Our next date is Wednesday, July 10.
Please call our Brewster COA Outreach Office to enroll
at 508-896-2737.
Computer Help
Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
July dates: 11, 18, 25
Do you need help using your computer? We have
one-on-one sessions available to help you feel more
confident in your computer skills. Sessions are one
hour and FREE!
If you’d like to make an appointment, please contact
the COA at 508-896-2737.
Brewster Men’s Coffee Club
Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
The Brewster Men’s Coffee Club will be meeting on
the following Thursday afternoons in July: 11, 18, 25
Why not join us for a cup of coffee and some lively
conversation? We’re always looking for new members.
We’re also looking for guest speakers, so if you’ve got a
topic of interest that you’d like to present, just let us
know.
Computer Users Group
Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
July dates: 11, 18, 25
Topics are solicited from program attendees at each
meeting and discussed at subsequent meetings, all
within a friendly atmosphere. Skill level is from
beginner to intermediate. There’s no need to sign up
ahead of time. Just a desire to learn something new!
Save the date! Special Presentation:
On Thursday, August 8th, from 1:00 - 3:00pm, the
Cape Cod 5 will be hosting a presentation on Frauds
and Scams as part of our regular Computer Users
Group meeting. More information to follow in the
August newsletter.
Hearing Screenings
Thursday, July 18 8:30 – 10:30am
Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
Advanced Audiology Associates offers FREE screenings
here at the Brewster Council on Aging.
These screenings are by appointment only and last
approximately 15 minutes. They will include hearing
screenings, ear inspections and hearing aid checks.
Please call the COA at 508-896-2737 to set an
appointment for this valuable service. Food to Encourage: New days and time!
2nd & 4th Mondays: July 8 & 22
9:30 - 11:30am
Lower Cape Outreach Council in partnership with the
Barnstable County Public Health Nurses and the
Brewster COA are looking to explore the impact of
nutrition & healthy eating on diabetes and
hypertension.
This program is open to everyone. Health monitoring
by a nurse, involving blood pressure and glucose
checks, is available. Each participant will receive a bag
of fresh fruits/veggies every other week, along with free
recipes! Just stop by at any point during the time
period listed above!
More Computer Help Appointments!
We are pleased to announce that Del Borah will
be joining in with Pete Scheffer to help provide more
1-on-1 appointments for Computer Help. Del will begin
his appointments Wednesday mornings on
July 10th, 17th and 31st. Please call us at
508-896-2737 to schedule your appointment.
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Exercise your Options!
The Brewster Council on Aging
offers these Exercise and Wellness
classes to help you have a healthy,
active and enjoyable life!
All classes are at the Brewster
COA, 1673 Main Street, unless
otherwise noted. Check us out!
Keep Movin’
9:45 - 10:45 am
Mondays and Fridays
This program is primarily strength-
training for seniors. The classes are
friendly, and a fun way to relieve
arthritis symptoms while learning
important strengthening exercises.
Classes help to build strength,
coordination and balance each week by
using hand and leg weights, balls and
bands. The cost is $50 for the 10-weeks
(20 classes per session). To sign up,
stop in any Monday or Friday and speak
to the instructor, Linda Fraser. You
may observe the class, but may not
participate unless signed up by the
instructor.
Yoga
8:30 - 10:00 am Tuesdays
(Please note new time for July and
August)
This class uses breathing techniques as a
foundation for exploring gentle and safe
stretching. It is appropriate for all
fitness levels, and helps with relaxation
and focus. $10.00 per class. Please
bring a mat. No need to sign up in ad-
vance. Feel free to check out a class to
see if it’s right for you! Our long-time
instructor is Marilou Raposa.
Line Dancing -
Beyond the Basics (II)
8:45 - 9:30am Wednesdays
Carry your dance experience forward!
This intermediate class is for those with
knowledge of jazz squares, grapevines,
Charlestons, diagonal travel, box steps,
and mambo steps.
Prerequisite: Good balance, good
spatial orientation and ability to
memorize 32-count patterns.
$4.00 per class when paid monthly,
$6.00 per class for drop-ins.
Discount offered for those enrolled in
Fourth Wall Line Dancing and Line
Dance II - $3.50 per class!
Come learn fun, mini dance routines to
your favorite pop, rock and Latin music!
Karen Shackleford from ‘Cape Sands
Ballroom’ will be your instructor.
Qi Gong
9:00 - 9:45 am Thursdays
Qi Gong is an integration of physical
postures, breathing techniques and
focused intentions. The gentle,
rhythmic movements help to reduce
stress, build stamina, increase
vitality and enhance the immune
system. Qi Gong’s greatest appeal is
that everyone can benefit!
The instructor also incorporates some
elements of Tai Chi into each session.
$2.00 per class or $10.00 per 5-week
session.
Our instructor is Ray DiPietro.
You’re welcome to come check it out!
Note: For new participants, please call
the COA to see where class is meeting
in July - it sometimes meets at
Drummer Boy Park when the weather
is nice.
Meditation
10:00 - 11:00am Thursdays
Is your world moving too fast? Do you
sometimes wish you could stop, take a
deep breath and stay still for a short
period of time? This meditation class
focuses on building internal awareness
with an orientation toward the heart and
breath.
Our instructor, Carol Marcy, will also
talk about the many benefits of
meditation, and will use a guided
meditation format.
Cost is $2.00 per class and drop-ins are
welcome. Come and relax!
Fourth Wall Line Dancing
8:00 - 8:45am Wednesdays
through August 28th
This course is designed for students
with some line dance experience who
are accustomed to picking up new
material with ease and are interested
in learning technique.
The “Fourth Wall” refers to
the conceptual barrier
between a performer and an
audience. In this class we’ll explore
how to push past the Fourth Wall and
find a connection to an audience.
Using only one-wall dances, we’ll
start with foot placements and then
embellish each dance with technique
such as arm motions, spotting, Latin
action and more. Whether your goal
is to take your line dancing to the next
level or perform with a team, this
course will help you learn how to
share the positive energy dance brings
to your life!
$4.00 per class when paid by the
month. Enrollment by the month is
recommended because this three-
month course is cumulative.
Karen Shackleford from ‘Cape Sands
Ballroom’ will be your instructor.
Please note: The Beginner Line
Dancing class has been paused until
September.
Come Join Us for Lunch!
Simply call Maria in our Brewster COA Nutrition Center at (508) 896-5070 by
11:00am the day before and she will make sure your delicious, hot meal will
be ready for you when you come the following day.
Join us at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO before lunch.
Or, join us for some lively piano music on Thursdays, provided by our wonderful
volunteer pianist!
This program is sponsored by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.
Requested meal donation is $3.00. Transportation can be arranged.
You might enjoy the new friendships that you can make at the Senior Center!
July Program Notes
Check out the exciting and informative programs
and events we’ve got planned for you this month!
All programs take place at the Brewster COA,
1673 Main Street, unless otherwise noted.
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm
July 9 - August 27 $10.00 per class
Araci Gomes, a certified Yoga instructor, teaches this class
which is suitable for all levels. Please call the COA at
508-896-2737 to double-check if this class is going forward,
as the information was not available at press-time.
Crafts with Megan
Thursday, July 18 10:30am - 12:30pm
Free! You’ll be creating an easy, fun new craft each
month. All supplies are included. Meet new friends and
indulge your creative side while our instructor, Megan,
offers guidance in all projects.
Please contact the COA by Friday, July 12 to let us know
you are interested: 508-896-2737
Ice Cream Fridays!
1:00 - 3:00pm through August 30
Join us each Friday throughout the summer for ice cream
treats on our new patio. Admire the view, chat with a staff
member and enjoy the afternoon. If the weather is
inclement, we’ll simply head indoors! No need to call ahead.
Just stop by. We’d love to see you!
An Update on Parkinson’s Research
YMCA Cape Cod
2245 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable
Friday, July 26, 2019
11:ooam -12:30pm
Seating begins at 10:30am
Reservations are required for this event
Marie Saint - Hilaire, MD, FRCPC Professor of
Neurology, Medical Director Parkinson’s Disease and
Movement Disorders Center, Boston University Medical
Campus
This informational program will be presented by
Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD and is designed for individuals with
Parkinson’s and their family members. To RSVP, please
contact the American Parkinson Disease Association
Information & Referral Center at 800-651-8466 or
apdama@apdaparkinson.org.
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Presentation
Friday, July 26 1:00pm
Rita Mitchell, RN from the Barnstable County Department of
Health will present a free PowerPoint educational program on
ticks. The information will include types of ticks found on
Cape Cod, prevention methods, as well as signs and
symptoms of tick-borne diseases. Please call the COA at
508-896-2737 to sign up. This presentation coincides with
one of our Ice Cream Fridays, so come to the talk and enjoy
some ice cream afterward!
Lobster Roll Luncheon and Entertainment at
the COA!
Monday, August 12 10:30am - 12:30pm
Featuring Paul Ashley, singer and musician
$10.00 per person
Come join us for our first-ever Lobster Roll and Entertain-
ment luncheon at the Brewster COA. Enjoy musical
entertainment with Paul Ashley, a highly-skilled guitarist and
entertainer. Paul has toured all throughout the United States
and Canada. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lobster roll
luncheon featuring lobster supplied by JT’s Seafood
Restaurant! Due to anticipated high demand, pre-payment is
required by Monday, August 5th. There is a limit of 50
tickets, which will only be sold to Brewster Seniors.
Please stop by the COA office to purchase your ticket soon.
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Programs Changed or Ended for Summer:
● No Massages with Sandra until September.
● No Sight Loss meetings until September.
● No Senior Swim program at Brewster Green until fall.
● No Senior Striders program until the fall.
● No Beginner Line Dancing classes until September.
● Tuesday Yoga starts at 8:30am in July and August.
Introduction to Sailing Sponsored by:
Pleasant Bay Community Boating
1:30 - 4:00pm Friday, August 16
Once again, Pleasant Bay Community Boating has offered us
an opportunity to introduce sailing to seniors who have never
had the opportunity to sail. We are taking a small group over
to Pleasant Bay for some time on the water with their
instructors. If you’ve never explored our Cape Cod waters
this way, consider taking advantage of this amazing offering.
The first trip originally offered on August 2nd is already
filled. Due to boat accessibility, all participants must be
ambulatory and able to walk without any cane, walker or
human assistance. This program is for Brewster residents
only. All participants will be required to sign a liability
waiver. Transportation to the site can be provided.
Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required.
Call the COA at 508-896-2737 to sign up.
Are you interested in walking in different areas of
Brewster? Would you like to meet other walkers? See
page 7 of this newsletter for more information about a
new walking group!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
9:45am Keep Movin’
2
8:30am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
3
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:45am Line Dancing III
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
4
The COA is Closed
5
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Ice Cream
Friday!
8
9:30am Pedicare
9:30am Food to
Encourage
9:45am Keep Movin’
9
8:30am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
10
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
11:00am Healthy Meals in
Motion (Frederick Ct.)
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
11
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer
Help
10:00am Meditation
1:00pm Computer
Users
2:00pm BMCC
12
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Ice Cream
Friday!
15
9:45am Keep Movin’
16
8:30am Yoga
9:30am Pedicare
9:30am W.O.W.
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
17
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
18
8:00am Pet Grooming
8:30am Hearing Scrgs
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer
Help
10:00am Meditation
10:30am Crafts with
Megan
1:00pm Financial
Planning
1:00pm Computer Users
2:000pm BMCC
19
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
11:00am
Rep. Tim Whelan
1:00pm Ice Cream
Friday!
22
9:30am Food to
Encourage
9:45am Keep Movin’!
23
8:30am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
10:00am
BP/GlucoseTesting/BLL
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
24
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Mobile Dental
Hygiene Service
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
25
9:00am Qi Gong
9:00am Computer Help
10:00am Meditation
1:00pm Computer Users
2:00pm BMCC
26
9:45am Keep Movin’!
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Seminar:
Ticks and Diseases
1:00pm Ice Cream
Friday!
29
9:45am Keep Movin’!
2:30pm Gentle Flow
Yoga/Eddy School
30
8:30am Yoga
9:30am W.O.W.
11:00am Chair Yoga
1:00pm Bridge
1:00pm SHINE
31
8:00am Fourth Wall
Line Dancing
8:45am Line Dancing II
9:00am Computer Help
10:30am BINGO
1:00pm Quilters
1:00pm SHINE
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Looking for Medical Equipment?
If you are currently looking for Medical Equipment, either for yourself or for someone you
know, please contact the COA to find out if we have anything that you could use.
We often receive donations of crutches, walkers, canes, shower/tub benches, commodes and
wheelchairs that we lend out, free of charge, until no longer needed. Simply give us a call at
508-896-2737!
Free Personal Hygiene Items!
The COA still has a large quantity of adult disposable incontinence products in various sizes.
If you or someone that you know could use them, don’t hesitate to give us a call or just stop
by. We will be happy to give them to you!
Coming this fall...
Brewster Walking Club
Wednesdays
8:30am
September 11 through October 30
Have you ever wanted to go for a walk but didn’t want to go alone?
Would you like to explore other areas of town? How about joining our
new walking group for active walkers. The walks will be no more than one hour, and each
week will feature a different location in Brewster. Walkers should dress appropriately and
bring water. Participants will be asked to provide an email address which will enable them
to be contacted if the group cancels due to inclement weather. The first walk will be in
Nickerson State Park.
Pre-registration is required by calling the COA at 508-896-2737. Each walker will be
required to sign a waiver. This club will be led by Karen Thurber, Suzanne Dean and
Rob Williams. Come join us and make new friends!
Summer is here!
The COA has 2 Beach Wheelchairs available, one of which can actually go right into the water!
We loan them out for 2 days at a time and we ask for a donation of $10.00. They can be used at any
of the Brewster beaches (either bay or pond beaches), but must stay within town lines. For more
information, and/or to reserve, please call the COA at 508-896-2737.
Donate your Used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids (yes, used hearing aids!)
The Lions Club of Dennis-Harwich is now collecting used eye glasses and used hearing aids
here at our COA. Please feel free to drop off these items in the box in our hallway.
In addition, we’ve also got a receptacle for used hearing-aid, watch and other button
batteries. You’re welcome to drop these batteries off here for proper disposal.
Go Cruisin’ this Summer!
The COA has senior discount coupons for the Hyline High Speed Ferry service to the Islands,
as well as the Hyannisport Harbor Cruise and the Cape Cod Canal Cruise.
Please note: these coupons are to be used for individual travel only (not for
groups). Just stop in at the COA office to pick one up before you embark on your new
adventure!
BAYSIDE
WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP & ACTIVITY
GROUP for PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT:
1st & 3rd Tues. of each month ~ 1:00 - 2:30pm at Maplewood of
Brewster, 820 Harwich Road (Route 124). The Caregivers support
group and the Dementia support group run simultaneously. Drop-ins
welcome. Dr. Molly Perdue, facilitator. Call (508) 896-5170
BANKING ASSISTANCE: For help balancing seniors’ checkbooks. By
appointment only. Please call the COA at (508) 896-2737 to reserve.
BINGO: Wednesday and Friday ~ 10:30 - 11:30am
BLOOD PRESSURE & GLUCOSE TESTING/HEALTH COUNSELING:
4th Tuesday of the month at the Brewster Ladies Library, lower level.
10:00am – 2:00pm - On a drop-in basis. Provided by VNA of Cape Cod.
BREWSTER MEN’S COFFEE CLUB (BMCC): Thursdays ~ 2:00pm
BRIDGE (men’s and women’s groups): Tuesdays ~ 1:00pm
COMPUTER HELP: Wednesdays ~ 9:00 – 12:00pm with Del Borah
and Thursdays ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm with Pete Scheffer
By appointment only. 1-hour sessions are hands-on, one-on-one,
and participants choose their own pace and area of interest.
Call (508) 896-2737 PLEASE NOTE - No class on July 4 or July 24
COMPUTER USERS GROUP: Thursdays ~ 1:00 - 2:30pm
The first part of the meeting is usually for questions and answers, followed
by instructions on topics solicited from program participants.
Skill level is from beginner to intermediate. Just drop in!
PLEASE NOTE - No meeting on July 4
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICE: 4th Wednesday ~ 9:00am
Mobile Dental Hygiene Service offers friendly, convenient and affordable
preventative oral health care at the COA! To make an appointment,
please call Mobile Dental Hygiene Svc. at (508) 827-6725 or visit their
website at smiles@mobiledentalhygiene.com
PLEASE NOTE: This month’s date is July 24
FINANCIAL PLANNING: 3rd Thursday ~ 1:00pm
By appointment only. A knowledgeable volunteer answers questions
and provides information concerning Long Term Care and Financial
Planning. Call (508) 896-2737
GENTLE FLOW YOGA Mondays ~ 2:30 - 3:45pm Eddy School,
2298 Main Street. Hatha-based yoga suitable for all levels. 5 classes for
$10.00 per class. Drop-ins are $12.00 per class.
Call Brewster Rec. Dept: 508-896-9430
HEARING SCREENINGS: 3rd Thursday of the month ~ 8:30am
By appointment only. FREE. Includes ear inspections and hearing-aid
checks if needed. Appointments are 15 minutes each.
Call (508) 896-2737.
KEEP MOVIN’!: Mondays and Fridays ~ 9:45 - 10:45 am. 10-week
session/20 classes, for the cost of $50.00. Strength training for seniors.
Classes help to relieve arthritis symptoms using adjustable weights and
stretch bands. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested, please stop by
the class and speak with the instructor.
LEGAL HELP: 10:00am on the 4th Tuesday of even months with Atty.
Katie Wibby. Atty. Adam Dupuy still offers legal advice, but does not have
scheduled dates at the COA. 1/2-hour appointments. By appointment
only: (508) 896-2737 The attorney will answer your legal questions.
Free for initial appointment.
LINE DANCING (I): Class on hold until September. (See page 3 for
info on ‘Fourth Wall Line Dancing’.
LINE DANCING (II): Wednesdays ~ 8:45 - 9:30am
Some dance experience required (see class description on page 3).
Cost: $4.00 per class when paid monthly. $6.00 per class for drop-ins.
MASSAGE with Sandra: Not available until September
CHATTER
WEEKLY/MONTHLY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
MEALS ON WHEELS: Provided to each homebound elder who is unable
to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Call Brewster Nutrition at
508-896-5070.
MEDITATION: Thursdays ~ 10:00 - 11:00am
Class focused on building internal awareness with an orientation toward
the heart and breath. Guided meditation format used. $2.00 per session.
Drop-ins welcome! Come and relax! (See page 3)
OLD FASHIONED QUILTING BEE: Wednesdays ~ 1:00pm
Fellow quilters bring in their quilting projects and enjoy the camaraderie of
other quilters. Come join in with the ‘Brewster Basters’!
OUTREACH ASSISTANCE: The Outreach Workers will answer any
questions you have about resources and programs you may be entitled to,
assist with assessing needs, file-of-life, fuel assistance applications, etc.
Please call 508-896-2737 to make an appointment.
PEDICARE: 2nd Monday of the month ~ 9:00am - 2:30pm
(Diabetics must see a MD/Podiatrist). ½ hr. appointments - $29.00
Home Visit - $50.00 Please call (508) 896-2737 for appointment.
PET GROOMING: Buttons & Bows ~ 3rd Thursday of the month ~
8:00 - 8:30am Nail clipping for animals will take place in a mobile van at
the back of the COA parking lot. First-come, first-served. The charge is
$3.00 (normally $10.00). Stop by!
PICKLEBALL: Please call the Brewster Rec. Dept. at 508-896-9430
POKER: On-hold until further notice
QI GONG: Thursdays ~ 9:00 - 9:45am. $10.00 for 5 sessions.
Chinese method for enhancing the immune system; utilizing posture and
breathing exercises, along with focused intentions. Gentle and calming.
(See page 3 for more information)
REP. TIM WHELAN: 3rd Friday of the month ~ 11:00am - 12:00 pm
Offered on a drop-in, first-come-first served basis.
SENIOR DINING: Hot lunches are provided Monday through Friday
at the COA. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal. 24-hour notice
required. Please call 508-896-5070 no later than 11:00am the day
before. Come at 10:30am on Wednesdays and Fridays to play BINGO
before lunch! Live piano music on Thursdays at 11:30am.
SENIOR STRIDERS: Monday - Friday (during school session)
6:30 - 7:15am and 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Brewster Rec. Office at
Eddy Elementary School to register! Program is held at Stony Brook Elem.
SHINE: Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone
Scheduled appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, or call
Brenda for an appointment on other days. Highly-trained volunteer
counselors help seniors and Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights
and benefits. Please contact the COA for an appointment at:
508-896-2737. Appointments are FREE!
SIGHT LOSS GROUP: No meetings until September.
SWIMMING: Program not available until this fall.
TENNIS: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays ~ 9:00 – 11:00am
Please call the Brewster Recreation Department at 508-896-9430 for
more information.
W.O.W.: (Wonderful Older Women): Tuesdays ~ 9:30 - 11:00am
Please note summer hours effective through July and August.
This friendly group of women review current events, talk about movies &
books, give each other support & enjoy conversation. Stop by!
YOGA: Tuesdays ~ 8:30 - 10:00am.
$10 per class. Class uses breathing techniques as a foundation for
exploring gentle & safe stretching. Drop-ins welcome!
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A Message from Charles Altieri, RN
Public Health Wellness Nurse, VNA of Cape Cod
Home visits will occur on Mondays.
Page 10 July 2019 Brewster, MA
‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ Online:
The ‘Brewster Bayside Chatter’ is available online each month and can be found on our website at:
www.brewster-ma.gov. Search under ‘Departments’ and select ‘Council on Aging’. Scroll down to
where it reads: ‘our newsletters are available online’ and click on the link! Happy Reading!
Mobile Dental Hygiene Service
Wednesday, July 24 Brewster COA, 1673 Main Street
Mobile Dental Hygiene Services offers friendly, convenient, and affordable preventative oral health care at the
Brewster Council on Aging! The following services are FREE to eligible individuals with Medicaid/MassHealth:
cleanings, screenings, oral cancer exams, fluoride treatments, denture care, education, and referrals.
No dental insurance? They offer reduced private-pay options such as: cleaning - $80, denture care - $25,
and an exam for $30. The price of a cleaning includes an exam and denture care. Please contact Mobile Dental
Hygiene Services if you have any questions or you would like to make an appointment.
Their telephone number is 508-827-6725 or check them out at: smiles@mobiledentalhygiene.com
Emergency Preparedness Begins with You!
Federal agencies, like Ready.gov, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, are valuable resources for emergency preparedness. When you face a natural or
man-made emergency, try to stay informed through radio, TV or the Internet. In some cases, however, cable,
electric and cell phone service will be disabled, making communication nearly impossible. The National Safety
Council recommends the following general precautions that apply to many disaster situations:
● Make sure to have a family communication plan in place; all members of the family should review and
practice the plan.
● Have all family members' and other important phone numbers written down or memorized.
● Have an emergency kit in your car and at least three days of food and water at home.
● Be sure to store all important documents – birth certificates, insurance policies, etc. – in a fire-proof safe or
safety deposit box.
● Assign one family member the responsibility of learning first aid and CPR.
● Know how to shut off utilities.
The CDC also reminds us that maintaining community health resilience through social connectedness is an
important way to respond to and recover from an emergency. People are more empowered to help one another
after a disaster when community members have been regularly involved in each other’s lives. Simple things, such
as getting to know your neighbors and finding out who might need help in a disaster and learning practical
preparedness can help you weather the storm!
BE WELL! LIVE STRONG! LIVE LONG!
Charlie Altieri, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod
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Disclaimer
The Brewster Senior Center offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening or other services and/or activities
by volunteer or nominal-cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services do so with the understanding that the
Brewster Council on Aging, The Brewster Senior Center, the Town of Brewster, Friends of Brewster Elders (aka FOBE) or
its employees or agents DO NOT ASSUME ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADVICE OR SERVICES
RENDERED BY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR NOMINAL COST PRACTITIONER. Any act, advice, or service by outside
providers at the Council on Aging SHOULD NOT BE PRESUMED TO BE ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY THE BCOA.
Brewster, MA
Sightings from the Poop Deck
Flyboys - “Off we go, into the wild blue yonder.”
“We grew up at the best possible time, a time when the world was getting better, not worse. We are the Silent
Generation – ‘The Last Ones’. More than 99.9% of us are either retired or deceased, and feel privileged to
have ‘lived in the best of times.’”
Lois Krafsky-Perry
The Korean War was coming to a close when these guys had just completed their junior year at Passaic High School.
Everyone was looking forward to their “Big Man on Campus” senior year. During that year someone came up with the idea
that we might want to consider enlisting for a four-year hitch. The guidance counselors were expending all their energies on
those potential “Ivy” students and not the least bit interested in average. The parents of these guys had probably not gone
beyond an eighth grade education, were one generation removed from the old country, had suffered through the depression
years and had more important things on their minds, like making a living. We are the sons and daughters of the Greatest
Generation.
So, there they were on September 7, 1954, standing next to a Greyhound bus parked in front of the recruiting center at
1006 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. That bus would take them to begin their basic training at Sampson Air Force Base,
Geneva, New York. When boot camp was completed they all went separate ways to different schools; aircraft
mechanics school, radar techs, radio techs, clerks, air police, etc. Everyone made it home on leave for their first Christma s,
except Anthony, (kneeling lower right) involved in a fatal automobile accident while at radar school at Keesler AFB, Biloxi,
Mississippi.
At the end of the four-year enlistment you were processed out, mine at Westover AFB, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and
received some real guidance from an officer, probably a lifer colonel. “Son, you have served your country honorably and
earned an entitlement to the G.I. Bill, Public Law 550, which means your college tuition will be subsidized by Uncle Sam.
Take advantage of it and don’t waste it!” He would have made a great guidance counselor! We listened and earned our
college degrees.
On October 26, the Passaic High School Class of 1954 will celebrate its 65th year class reunion. The “Flyboys” will be
there, but only three of the seven are left. To those who have gone before us, Anthony, Tommy, Al and Joe, our classmates
and brother airmen, Ave Atque Vale, (Hail and Farewell), you are not forgotten!
Peter R. Scheffer (“Life is Good!”) - Aim High!!
P.S. For those of you who may be wondering, yes, Joanie Carfora was there on September 7, 1954.
Happy Fourth of July!
poop deck, n., a deck above a ship’s main afterdeck
BHT - BOSTON HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION
Enjoy comfortable and safe transportation from Cape
Cod DIRECT to Boston hospitals on a
wheelchair -accessible van.
MONDAY thru FRIDAY SCHEDULE
7:30a.m. Orleans (Shaw’s)
7:45a.m. Harwich (Route 124 Commuter Lot)
8:00a.m. Barnstable (Route 132 Commuter Lot)
8:15a.m. Sagamore (Rotary Commuter Lot)
RESERVATIONS are a MUST!!!
(Reserve no later than 11a.m. the day before)
$30.00 Round Trip/$15.00 One-way
Cash or Checks (Payable to CCRTA) accepted
For reservations call 1-800-352-7155
Monday – Friday: 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Schedule your medical appointments between
10am & 2pm. The van will leave Boston by 3pm.
Please visit the website for more information:
www.capecodrta.org
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
COA VAN – Scheduled trips include:
Monday – Friday to nutrition site and home after lunch: FREE!!
Grocery Shopping in Orleans: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 1pm.
Post office, banking & pharmacy trips: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
The suggested donation is $2.00 for these errands.
Please contact the COA at (508) 896-2737 to schedule your ride.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – Volunteer drivers are available for transport to
medical appointments in their personal cars. Please call the COA at
508-896-2737 as soon as you make an appointment or at least four business
days (Monday thru Friday) in advance so that we can find a volunteer to
provide your ride. Please notify the COA if you can’t keep your appointment so
we can notify our drivers. Donations are accepted for this service.
WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL VAN – Transportation to medical
appointments is provided on a volunteer basis, Monday through Friday.
A one-week advanced reservation is required. Donations are accepted for
this service. Call the COA for more information at (508) 896-2737.
Page 12 July 2019 Brewster, MA Std. Mail US Postage PAID Permit #100 Orleans, MA 02653 DART - DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION Service:
CCRTA provides a daily general public demand response service that is wheelchair-accessible, door-to-door, and ride-by-appointment. This service is
available to all Cape Cod residents and is available Monday through Saturday in all towns, with limited Sunday service. The DART does not run on
holidays. For available times in Brewster please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 352-7155, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. OR CURRENT RESIDENT TOWN OF BREWSTER - COA 1673 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MA 02631 This agency and its programs are funded (in whole or in part) by the MA
Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community
Living by a contract from Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.